Roy Atkinson

Atkinson, Roy M.
Went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at the age of 70. Much loved husband of Nel for 28 years. Dearest father of Lisa (David Millar), Kimberly (Patrick Belmonte) and Shelley (Jeff Cook). Precious Opa of Melissa, Tyler, Ryan, Sarah, Samantha and Mikaela. Survived by his mother Eliza Sampson, sisters Ruth (Joe Rafati), brothers Delbert Atkinson (Sharon) and Howard Atkinson (Elaine), sister-in-law Mary Simpson (Rick), brothers-in-law Piet Vanderzwet (Pauline), Ben Vanderzwet (Lori), Peter Vanderzwet (Debbie) and Garry Vanderzwet (Cathy). Predeceased by his father Ervan Atkinson, sister Joyce (Allan Walker), brothers-in-law John Vanderzwet (Ria) and Cor Vanderzwet (Marilyn) all predeceased. Last but not least his dog, Max. Roy will be sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 19 Moose Road (corner of McLaughlin and Moose Road), Lindsay on Wednesday, January, 14th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm and on Thursday, January 15that Calvary Pentecostal Church, Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay from 12:00 pm until the time of funeral service at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Kidney Foundation, The Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 19 Moose Road, PO Box 236, Lindsay, K9V 4S1. 705-324-1988. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerfuneralhome.ca.

Service Details

Visitation: Wednesday, January, 14th, 2009
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parker Funeral Home
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Calvary Pentecostal Church, Lindsay

Funeral Service: Thursday, January 15th, 2009
1:00 pm
Calvary Pentecostal Church, Lindsay

Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay

Donations

Canadian Cancer Society

The Kidney Foundation

The Canadian Diabetes Association

Heart and Stroke Foundation